Bass Guitar Strings With A Round Core And A Black Nickel Coating From Dr Strings Product Description Since 1989, dry has been committed to crafting hand made, superb-quality instrument strings. By blending the best of old-fashioned handmade craftsmanship With cutting edge materials or string coatings, dry continues to push the boundaries of the string-making process. That commitment to quality is what has brought countless top-flight bassists and guitarists to string-up with DRs - from u2's Adam Clayton to phish's Trey Anastasia and everywhere outside and in between. For reliable tone - acoustic or electric - you can rely on the handcrafted strings from dry with the dry Extra-Life black beauties bass strings, you'll snag the signature crisp tone, clarity, and volume of dr's traditional handmade strings. Yet, you'll get the added bonus of dr's super-thin coating on the plain strings and on the wrap wire, which extends the life of your favorite strings. And, just as the name suggests, dr's Extra-Life black beauties sport a stealth-style black coating. From the Manufacturer BLACK BEAUTIES? Black Colored Bass Strings aren?t just about the sleek and sophisticated look. They feature a round core wire and a stainless-steel wrap wire to maintain brightness and feel. All strings in the set are coated with a jet-black version of DR?s K3? ultra-hard coating, delivering longevity, more projection, fewer unwanted overtones, and outstanding clarity and articulation. Product Features Gauge: Medium (5-string) Hand-made with black polymer coat Signature crisp tone, clarity, and volume of dr's traditional handmade strings Super-thin coating on the plain strings and on the wrap wire Extended string life The wrap wire is coated before the string is wound This coating includes a corrosion inhibiting lacquer for extra protection against damaging substances such as perspiration, dirt Shipping: Shipping is complimentary within the lower 48 US States. We Do Not Ship to PO/APO Boxes, HI or Alaska We Do Not Ship Outside of the Continental US All items ship within 24-72 hours of Payment For large items that require Freight shipping a valid phone number is required to call and schedule your delivery Terms of Sale and Feedback: Feedback is extremely important to us and If you are satisfied with our transaction, please take a moment to leave Positive Feedback. YOUR Satisfaction is our #1 Priority! If there are any issues, PLEASE contact us BEFORE leaving a neutral or negative rating so that we may resolve any concerns. We PROMISE we can make you happy if you give us a fair chance. Returns / Concerns: All items qualify for returns within 14 - 30 days of receipt. Buyer is responsible for return shipping on any item that is not damaged Please be sure this is an item you want before making your purchase. Customer Satisfaction is our TOP priority! All items are IN STOCK at time of listing. Inventory changes constantly and it is impossible to maintain a perfectly accurate count of all items. Please do not penalize us if we have to issue you a refund! Thank You For Your Business!